Control Room Operator **Located in Columbus, NE

DTC Workforce Programs is looking for hard working people who are wanting more than a job, but a career, to join our friends at ADM Corn Processing Plant in Columbus, NE. Apply today! We can get you started right away!

This position starts out at $23.51 per hour. Once moved to shift it will pay an additional $2.55 per hour. Shift is 12 hours (7am-7pm/7pm-7am). 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off- then rotates to the other shift. Paid EVERY Friday!

An Operator-In-Training monitors and controls process equipment from the DCS and the field. The operator makes adjustments necessary to insure both the quality and the quantity of the products are within specified limits. The operator is responsible for proper documentation and communicates important information to the production supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors all DCS screens on a continual basis, noting all changes or discrepancies in production variables such as temperatures, pressures, flows, tank levels, densities, pH and other process conditions
• Manipulates DCS control board and screens by targeting and making changes to set-points, out-puts, valves, etc. in order to keep various production conditions within specifications limits and parameters.
• Analyzes sample results, verifying product quality and adherence to specifications and determines the adjustments needed to correct deviations
• Observes and acknowledges all alarm warnings on the DCS Alarm Screen and determines corrective actions to be taken in the control room or in the field to remedy the situation
• Obtains samples of product at various stages of production process to test for acidity, density, moisture, pH, and other quality parameters using pH meter, hydrometer, centrifuge, and other lab equipment
• Troubleshoots problems by investigating and inspecting all process and machine malfunctions and utilizes mechanical, chemical and other technical expertise to solve and eliminate process related problems
• Works in teams by maintaining good communication and cooperation with other department operators and management in order to achieve efficient production processes in all areas
• Performs Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out procedures on various valves and machine equipment such as motors, driers and pumps. Adheres to all safety and process requirements
• Provides work direction and training to field personnel for various operational assignments, or when routine operation of equipment is manually required
• Records data and results on Production Parameters charts, Rounds Checklist, log sheets and other related documentation, taking accurate notes on all production figures, times, calculations and other system or operational information.

We expect our team members to continuously grow and develop their knowledge of our plant, this includes active engagement in our safety culture and actively pursuing career enhancement opportunities.

Why choose us?

• Paid every Friday
• Benefits offered and begin the first day.
• Full time hours with overtime (if you choose)
• 2.5x pay on Holidays
• Great pay
• Great opportunity for advancement
• Coworkers and management that want to help you succeed
• Every other weekend off (3 day weekend!)
• 2-3 Weekdays off every week
• Temp to permanent after 480 hours (with good attendance and performance)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.51 - $26.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Columbus, NE 68601 for this job?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26